Borneo Bulletin articles from November 2008, page 9

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AYIM meeting concludes.
November 9, 2008... A closing certificate presentation and dinner ceremony for 63 Asean and Sri Lanka Young Insurance Managers (AYIM) meeting was held last night at Muhibbah 1 Hall at the Royal Brunei Recreational Club. On hand to present the certificates...

ITB holds Khatam Al-Quran.
November 9, 2008... The Brunei Institute of Technology (ITB) organised a Khatam Al- Quran ceremony yesterday for ITB students of the 22nd intake. The ceremony was held at the University Brunei Darussalam Mosque. A total of 56 students from the departments of...

UBD Alumni shares experiences with current, future undergraduates.
November 9, 2008... The 20th convocation of University Brunei Darussalam saw a total of 11,803 graduates successfully achieving their PhDs, Masters, Bachelor Degrees, Post-Graduate diplomas and certificates in various fields. In an effort to provide a...

Royal audience for heads of Asean delegation.
November 9, 2008... His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, granted an audience to the heads of delegation from Asean countries and Japan of the Ship for South East Asian Youth Programme (SSEAYP) 2008 yesterday afternoon. The...

Enforcement agencies discover hazardous situations in Tutong shops.
November 9, 2008... The enforcement agencies recently conducted an inspection at business premises and old shops in Tutong where they discovered hazardous facilities such as improper electrical wiring, faulty fire alarm panel board and fire glass as well as...

Baiduri's Colourful Deepavali Celebration.
November 9, 2008... Baiduri Bank Group last night treated its Indian customers and associates to a grand Deepavali dinner at The Empire Hotel and Country Club. The celebration began with a tradition 'Kuthu Vilaku' (Lighting of Lamp) ceremony performed by...

Jerudong Prison personnel break a sweat.
November 9, 2008... Personnel of Jerudong Prison Department Thursday participated in physical training held at the Jerudong Prison Department Parade Field. Prisons Director Dato Paduka Hj Ahmad bin Hj Dullah was on hand to oversee the training, offering...

Singapore students pack suitcase of fond memories after Brunei stay.
November 9, 2008... The visiting delegation from Bendemeer Primary School (Singapore) yesterday attended a farewell ceremony held at Rimba II Primary School. Present as the guest of honour was District Senior Education Officer Hajah Hasnah binti Haji Kula....

Nursing College students enlightened on autism.
November 9, 2008... In bringing awareness on the subject of autism among future nurses in the Sultanate, SMARTER Brunei yesterday held an autism briefing at the Jubilee College Hall for students of Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Nursing College. Three...

Zooming in on food security.
November 9, 2008... An exhibition on food security, in response to the issue raised in the titah of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam on his 62nd birthday, is one of the highlights of Civil Service Day to be marked on November 11....

Citibank cares.
November 9, 2008... Citibank NA Brunei put a smile on some 60 autistic children under SMARTER Brunei when they were treated to the "Madagascar 2" movie at the Empire Cinema yesterday afternoon. The "Citi Cares for SMARTER kids" event was attended by Pehin...

Seminar on PROMEEC for buildings in Southeast Asia.
November 9, 2008... A one-day seminar on the Promotion on Energy Efficiency and Conservation (PROMEEC) for buildings in Southeast Asia was held yesterday at the Centrepoint Hotel in Gadong. This seminar workshop is the latest effort by the Energy Division...

Investment in energy efficiency and conservation is the key.
November 9, 2008... The world today is facing the two-fold challenge of energy and environmental security, and sustainable energy sources that can produce sufficient electricity to meet current global demand and are environmentally friendly may take some time...

Her Majesty meets Brunei Ambassador to Philippines, spouses of envoys.
November 9, 2008... Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha yesterday consented to receive in separate audiences the spouses of envoys and the newly appointed Ambassador of Brunei to the Republic of Philippines. Her Majesty first consented to...

PSR results via free SMS.
November 9, 2008... Tech-savvy parents can now obtain their children's PSR (Penilaian Sekolah Rendah) exam results through SMS instead of doing it the old-fashioned way, thanks to modern technology collaboration between the Ministry of Education, DST...

Jati Transport rolls out new C63 AMG Merc.
November 8, 2008... Priced at B$173,050, the new Mercedes Benz C63 AMG Auto Patrol has the power and poise to humble any luxury sedans around its high-end range of standard. The German Ambassador, Dr Thomas Bruns joined General Manager of Jati Transport, Mr...

Public servants urged to follow decent work etiquette.
November 8, 2008... The call was made yesterday by the religious authorities days before the nation marks the Civil Service Day next week. Imams nationwide said that Brunei placed its administration in accordance with Islam as it is through this principle...

Vital we move away from culture of debts, minister says.
November 8, 2008... The US financial sub prime crisis has been a wake up call for developed economies to move away from the culture of debts and the need for swift interventions by the governments in the free markets. The Acting Minister of Finance II and...

Tutong crackdown on immigration offenders.
November 8, 2008... In a bid to eradicate immigration offenders in the country, the Belait Immigration Law Enforcement Section conducted a continuous operation at several areas in the Tutong district. At the operation, codenamed 'Ops Pintas 160/2008', the...

Asean ministers ink deal on 3 transport agreements.
November 8, 2008... The Minister of Communications, Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Awang Haji Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong, led Brunei Darussalam's delegation to the 14th Asean Transport Ministers two-day meeting in Manila, Philippines from...

Filipina embraces Islam.
November 8, 2008... A 34-year-old Filipina, Levy Rizon Montanez, chose Nurlin Abdullah Montanez as her Muslim name at a conversion ceremony held at the residence of Pg Hjh Mariam Pg Hj Moksin in Kg Perpindahan Lambak Kanan. The event was conducted by...

What it should have been.
November 8, 2008... In our news item "Resilient, competitive, entrepreneurial leaders to the fore" published on November 7, 2008, the guest of honour was Dr Hj Zulkarnain Hj Hanafi, the Vice Chancellor of UBD, and not as stated. The error is regretted.

Much to learn from 2008 US elections.
November 8, 2008... He had always wanted to know if he had succeeded. He was pretty curious about that. Brunei was so different. The young were, on the whole, never encouraged to ask questions. It would be a mark of disrespect if they ever did so. So, as...

Ford's latest Focus on refinement, precision and handling.
November 8, 2008... Combining solid refined design, innovative technologies, precision craftsmanship and sporty yet relaxed handling, the new Ford Focus has everything a driver expects from a premium car, except the price tag. Ford Focus enthusiasts can feel...

New Nissan Murano makes grand entrance.
November 8, 2008... Boustead Sdn Bhd unveiled the new Nissan Murano at its Nissan showroom in Beribi yesterday. The new Nissan Murano, a Crossover Sports Utility Vehicle, costs about $58,750 and is equipped with standard 18-inch alloy wheels, power windows,...

Accident at Seria bypass.
November 8, 2008... An accident occurred at Seria bypass yesterday morning, when a driver lost control of his vehicle. After a distress call, the police rushed immediately to the scene to control the traffic. The driver was reported to suffer minor injures. The...

Islamic Education Department holds special ceremony for ex-director.
November 8, 2008... A ceremony was held yesterday to commemorate the loyal service of Ustazah Hjh Kasmah bte Hj Siput, former director of Islamic Education, Department of Islamic Education, Ministry of Religious Affairs at the Seri Begawan Religious Teachers...

TelBru draws names for Let's Cruise event.
November 8, 2008... The highly anticipated 'Let's Cruise' event, organised by Telekom Brunei Berhad (TelBru), is nearing with 100 teams vying for fabulous prizes such as a holiday package aboard the Superstar Virgo Cruise. To be held at Pantai Seri...

Bilateral initiatives' positive impact in Mindanao lauded.
November 8, 2008... The Muslim-Filipino Overseas Workers Association in Brunei cited three bilateral initiatives of the Philippine and Brunei governments for their positive impacts on the lives of Muslims in Mindanao. Mr Hataman Paraman, association...

Orchestra ends on high note.
November 8, 2008... Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah, who was the guest of honour of last night's Toyota Classics Vienna Operetta Orchestra Concert, presented a total of $90,000 to three charitable organisations namely...

2 new village heads appointed in Temburong.
November 8, 2008... Two ceremonies to hand over the Appointment Certificates to two new Head of Villages in the Temburong District was held yesterday at separate locations. Present as the guest of honour at both functions was the Permanent Secretary at the...

8 senior citizens receive recognition at appreciation ceremony.
November 8, 2008... Persatuan Saudara-Saudara Baru Daerah Tutong (PESATU) held an appreciation ceremony for the senior citizens at its building in Kampong Lubuk Pulau. The objective was to appreciate the senior citizens' efforts and contributions to the...

SCB lucky draw prize presentation at The Mall.
November 8, 2008... Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) yesterday held its 50th Anniversary credit card big giveaway lucky draw at the Goldpages IT and Electronic Expo 2008 in the Mall, Gadong. Luck was on Nigel Patrick Shaw's side as he drew one of the 10...

Check out postgraduate's UK Education Fair.
November 8, 2008... The Study in UK Education Fair at the Centrepoint Hotel Ballroom on November 11 2008 is an excellent opportunity for prospective postgraduates who want to enhance their current knowledge, looking at a career change or entering a new field....

Treats for Maybank Visa cardholders.
November 8, 2008... Maybank has successfully issued its first-ever Maybankard tr'eats' catalogue for Maybank Visa cardholders. The catalogue contains a host of exclusive rewards, discounts and privileges, featuring more than 50 participating outlets,...

Beach fest to mark UBD convocation.
November 8, 2008... Universiti Brunei Darussalam will be organising a beach festival on November 9, from 8 am to 5 pm, at Muara Beach, in conjunction with the university's 20th Convocation Festival. For the last 19 years, the festival had been aimed at...

Raya celebration in Kampong Jerudong.
November 8, 2008... A Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration was yesterday held at the community of Kampong Jerudong, Mukim Sengkurong, organised by the Kampong Jerudong Counsultative Council with cooperation from teachers at Jerudong Primary School and the Jerudong...

MKM eyes strong ties with BINA.
November 8, 2008... Three lecturers from Cooperative College of Malaysia (MKM) are currently in the country to promote its educational programmes while strengthening cooperation with its local counterpart, Brunei Industrial Development Authority (BINA) at the...

Nebosh safety training course.
November 8, 2008... Participants from construction firms are taking part in a course to help raise the overall safety standards within the organisation, said a press release from Megamas Training Company. The 10-day Nebosh international general certificate...

DST Drive Away lucky draw.
November 8, 2008... DSTCom picked up 20 names from its internet service traffic log as winners for this month's promotional campaign, the GO! broadband 'Log on and Drive Away' bonanza. The winners - users of DST Go! Broadband and DST Broadband each received...

Good news! It's now cheaper to fly with RBA.
November 8, 2008... Royal Brunei Airlines (RBA) announced that it has lowered its fuel surcharges for most of its destinations to and from Bandar Seri Begawan. The reduced surcharges will apply to all tickets from November 10 onwards. "RBA is pleased to...

Sunshine's best student awardees.
November 8, 2008... Two Sunshine School pupils recently received the Best Student Awards given annually by the Ministry of Education to those who have achieved the highest awards in academics and co-curricular activities. Muhammad Fadhil bin Hj Matzin,...

Meeting highlights e-customs.
November 8, 2008... Hj Abd Saman bin Hj Ahmad, President of Brunei Freight Forwarders Association (Brufa), stressed the importance of public-private sector partnership. He spoke at a meeting with freight forwarders emphasising one e- customs yesterday. The...

DeRoyalle lucky draw winner.
November 8, 2008... Businesswoman Nor Laila Wati bte Ibrahim won the latest LV 95 Cikeven mobile phone in a DeRoyalle Cafe lucky draw on Thursday night. She was also treated to dinner and drinks. Patrons ordering $15 and above worth of food and drinks...

RBLF marks 47th anniversary.
November 8, 2008... The Royal Brunei Land Forces commemorated its 47th anniversary as part of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces last Tuesday. Some 400 RBLF personnel marched in a parade witnessed by its Commander, Colonel Pg Dato Paduka Haji Rosli bin Pg Hj...

Lucky winners bag 'Umrah Package' at Empire's Ramadhan promotion.
November 8, 2008... Five lucky winners will be heading to Mekkah after winning an 'Umrah' Package in the recent Ramadhan Promotion at the Empire Hotel and country Club. The lucky winners were Norsiah binti Hj Abdul Ghani, Dk Hjh Masinderwati PSI Pg Hj...

322 SSEAYP participants join foster families in Brunei.
November 8, 2008... The handover ceremony for 322 SSEAYP participants to their foster families was held at the Indoor Stadium, yesterday. Present as the guest of honour was Pengiran Sabri bin Pengiran Mohammad, the Acting Director of Youth and Sports. The...

Japan Ambassador hosts reception for members of Youth Ship programme.
November 8, 2008... The Ambassador of Japan to Brunei Darussalam - Mr Hashimoto Itsuo, hosted a welcoming reception for the administrators, national leaders and captain of the Youth ship at his residence in Kota Batu, yesterday. The guest of honour was Pehin...

Blessing ceremony for intending Haj pilgrims from RBAF, MINDEF.
November 8, 2008... Some 53 personnel and ex-personnel of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces as well as the Ministry of Defence's civilian personnel were celebrated in a blessing ceremony called 'Jiwa Murni' for intending Haj pilgrims that was held yesterday...

Pusat Ehsan receives visit from Seri Mulia Sarhana School teachers.
November 8, 2008... Pusat Ehsan yesterday received a visit by 26 teachers from the Seri Mulia Sarjana School. Pusat Ehsan's Head of Administration Hj Abd Hamid Maaruf received the delegates upon their arrival at the centre. The visiting delegation also...

28 foreign workers, four employers caught violating labour laws.
November 8, 2008... A total of 28 foreign workers were caught red-handed of working under another employer or a different job that is not in accordance with their labour licence during a massive operation codenamed "Operasi Buruh 18". It was conducted...

Boom time in Belait town.
November 8, 2008... It's boom time again for oil town Belait and its twin centre Seria. As buyers scramble for land and houses there, prices have skyrocketed. Housing values are inching up towards an unprecedented half a million dollars for a single-storey,...

Subok landslide forces evacuation.
November 7, 2008... More than 50 residents were evacuated after a massive landslide crashed into the walls of several semi-detached houses at Spg 185 in Kg Subok, where a lot of houses have been built by the hillside. Also residents of two detached houses nearby...

Brunei-Korean broadcasting, ICT ties lauded.
November 7, 2008... The strong cooperation in broadcasting between Brunei Darussalam and South Korea was lauded by Korean IT International Cooperation Agency (KIICA) yesterday during its roadshow and covergence forum at the Empire Hotel and Country Club,...

Ministry holds religious ceremony for pilgrims.
November 7, 2008... The Ministry of Education held a doa kesyukuran and doa selamat for 50 officers and staff who are leaving the country to perform the haj in Mecca and Medinah this month. The ceremony was held at Dewan Utama, Bangunan Baru of the Ministry...

Three-day promotion at D'Other Office.
November 7, 2008... D'Other Office will be offering three different promotions, starting today, in conjunction with the arrival of SSEAYP, Nippon Maru and the Kapal Belia. Today, D'Other Officer is offering a northern Indian buffet dinner at $18.80 per...

Resilient, competitive entrepreneurial leaders to the fore.
November 7, 2008... UBD believes that one of its roles is to educate and develop a local pool of talented entrepreneurial leaders who are resilient, competitive and knowledgeable. This was yesterday said by Youth Leadership and Entrepreneurship Forum Co-...

KBE workshop puts 40 officials on better footing.
November 7, 2008... A four-day workshop on Knowledge Based Economy came to a close yesterday afternoon in a ceremony attended by Deputy Minister of Communications Dato Paduka Haji Yusof bin Haji Abdul Hamid. The concept of a Knowledge Based Economy (KBE) was...

SEA youth ship docks in Brunei.
November 7, 2008... MS Nippon Maru, carrying participants in the 'The Ship For Southeast Asian Youth Programme' (SSEAYP) berthed at the Muara Port, its second port of call, yesterday. The South East Asia and Japanese delegates were welcomed by the Culture...

SSEAYP delegates visit Water Village.
November 7, 2008... Fifty participants of the Southeast Asian Youth Programme Ship visited Tamoi village, Kampung Ayer recently. The penghulu of Mukim Tamoi Ujong, Pengarah Awang Haji Mokti bin Salleh, welcomed the delegates to his house. They were...

200 attend thanksgiving ceremony for JKR haj pilgrims.
November 7, 2008... The Public Works Department (JKR) organised a thanksgiving prayer yesterday, for officers and staff who will leave for the haj 2008 pilgrimage. The chief guest was Haji Suhaimi bin Haji Gafar, Acting Director General of Public Works...

Students urged to visit 'Study in UK' Education Fair.
November 7, 2008... A "Study in UK" Education Fair will be held on November 11, at the Centrepoint Hotel Ballroom. The education fair, organised by HRD Services Global Education Link, will feature 18 institutions, a number of which are from the prestigious...

Students from Singapore enjoy visit to Rimba Primary School.
November 7, 2008... A visiting delegation comprising of 24 students, four teachers and a principal from Bendemeer Primary School in Singapore continued their eight-day visitation programme to Rimba Primary School yesterday. A knowledge sharing session was...

His Majesty at 9TH BISAM closing.
November 7, 2008... His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Minister of Defence and Supreme Commander of Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) consented to close the 9th Brunei International Shooting Skill at Arms Meet (BISAM) at the Gallery...

Literature buffs attend meet in Labuan.
November 7, 2008... Literary writers from Brunei Darussalam, Sabah, and Sarawak will join their counterparts in Labuan for a two-day gathering entitled "Dialog Teluk" from November 14 to 16, in an effort to seek a common platform for greater and wider...

New study needed to contain flash floods.
November 7, 2008... The inability of existing drains to contain excess water from a river as well as rainwater may have contributed to flooding that has often inundated Kg Sungai Tampoi, Sengkurong, said a concerned resident who witnessed another flash flood...

Jigsaw pupils make school proud.
November 7, 2008... Students of the Bright Jigsaw International School brought honour to their school by winning Gold Medals for Computer Studies, which had been conducted by the University of New South Wales, Australia recently. They were awarded with medals...

UBD to host dialogue with university's alumni.
November 7, 2008... In conjunction with Universiti Brunei Darussalam's (UBD) 20th Convocation, UBD has organised a month-long convocation festival, which began on October 16. Numerous events have been organised during the festival and one of them will be...

Photo competition for World Habitat Day.
November 7, 2008... Shutterbugs are invited to participate in a photography competition to mark World Habitat Day that will take place on December 1. Application forms are available at the second floor counter, Architecture Division of the Housing Development...

MoE Deputy Minister pays a visit to Al-Azhar University.
November 7, 2008... A delegation led by Deputy Minister of Education, Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohammad Bin Pengiran Haji Abd Rahman paid a visit to Al Imam Al Akbar Sheikh Muhamed Sayed Tantawi, Sheikh of Al-Azhar University in Egypt recently. Also...

Women Council members visit Ladies First Gym studio.
November 7, 2008... Members of the Women Council of Brunei Darussalam visited the Ladies First, ladies-only gym studio located at Serusop in Jln Muara recently. They were led by its President, Datin Hjh Fatimah binti DSS Abang Hj Razali, Vice-Presidents, Pg...

Hands-on in Mukim Telisai.
November 7, 2008... Tutong District Officer Awg Hj Idris Hj Md Ali made a working visit to Mukim Telisai yesterday, one of the eight mukims in the district, to personally view the developments and basic facilities provided by the government of His Majesty. ...

Vibrant Deepavali treat with Standard Chartered Bank.
November 7, 2008... More than 100 friends and customers of Standard Chartered Bank attended a Deepavali celebration it hosted at The Baze of Empire Hotel and Country Club in Jerudong yesterday. The vibrant and entertaining afternoon event saw Chief Executive...

Asean Secretariat, Hubei Province sign cooperation agreement.
November 7, 2008... The Asean Secretariat and Hubei Province of the People's Republic of China yesterday signed a Minutes of Meeting on Strengthening of Trade and Economic Cooperation which further underscores the two sides' commitment to implement the...

Fire damages house in Kg Selayun.
November 7, 2008... A two-storey house in Simpang Kampong Selayun went up in flames yesterday afternoon. The fire, which was believed to have started in the kitchen on the first floor, caused considerable damage, estimated by Fire and Rescue personnel to be...

BISTARI donates $26,000 to 50 less fortunate students.
November 7, 2008... The Brunei Government Senior Officers Wives Welfare Association (BISTARI) in an effort to assist the less fortunate donated $26,000 yesterday to 50 students from 19 secondary schools nationwide. The event was held at the Paduka Seri...

Brunei-Muara District Fund eases burden of fire victims.
November 7, 2008... Three family members of a recent fire tragedy at Kg Madewa, Bunut yesterday received a donation from the Brunei-Muara District Fund in a presentation ceremony at the Brunei-Muara District Office On hand to present the donation was the...

School deals stress with motivational talk.
November 7, 2008... "Keharmonian Sekolah Ketenangan Guru" or School Harmony Brings Peace and Tranquility to Teachers was one of the themes that was touched upon in a motivation talk on "Dealing with Stress". Conducted by the Counselling and Guidance Service...

Sayyidina Hasan teachers visit ISB.
November 7, 2008... Twenty-six teachers, along with deputy principals, senior masters and heads of departments from Sayyidina Hasan Secondary School in Kilanas yesterday morning conducted a working visit to International School Brunei (ISB) in Berakas. Led...

Tinkerbell Learning School holds fire drill.
November 7, 2008... Tinkerbell Learning School yesterday morning held a fire drill exercise at the school premises. Upon receiving a call from the school, the Fire and Rescue team from Lambak Kanan and Berakas Fire Station came within two minutes. ...

BIBD holds doa selamat event.
November 7, 2008... Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) yesterday held a doa selamat event for its employees who will be leaving for the haj pilgrimage this year at the BIBD Head Office. A total of six employees will be going for the pilgrimage this year.

Islamic Dakwah Centre to hold Goodwill Gathering.
November 7, 2008... The Islamic Dakwah Centre will be organising "Perjumpaan Muhibbah" or Goodwill Gathering with the Tiong Hwa community leaders nationwide on Nov 8 at Dewan Majlis Mesyuarat Negara in Jalan Kebangsaan, from 2pm. The guest of honour at the...

Temburong District Office, Mukim Bokok Consultative Council hold dialogue.
November 7, 2008... A dialogue session was held recently between Temburong District Office and committee members of the Mukim and Village Consultative Council. It was held at the Dewan Belalong of the Community Hall Complex in Pekan Bangar Temburong. The...

Thanksgiving ceremony for officers and staff performing the haj.
November 7, 2008... A thanksgiving ceremony was held yesterday for officers and staff of Temburong District Office who will perform the obligatory haj pilgrimage at Dewan Muafakat, Government Departments of Temburong District. Present as the guest of honour...